Thesis: Sierra Leone seemingly made a smooth transition from a colonized country to an independent country but the peace ended when Siaka Stevens was named Prime Minister.
The Move Towards Independence
After world war II, Britain was drained economically and politically
Increased in Africa for Independence
There was a provisional constituton written in 1945
Granted more power to Sierra Leoneons
Milton Margai
Political activist and medical doctor of the mende descent
educated at Fourah Bay college and King's College
Chairman of the Sierra Leone's People's Party (SLPP)
established to advocate for the well being of the people in Sierra Leone
worked to include the people in the affairs of their country
majority party in the cabinet
In 1954, Margai was apppinted chief minister of the country
Sierra Leone chose a parliamentary system
Britain officially declared Sierra Leone an independent country on April 27, 1961.
Sierra leone became a country within the Commonwealth
100th member of the United Nations
Margai made first Prime Minister of the country
Offered positions in his cabinet to opposition leaders like his brother, Albert Margai
First Few Years of Independence
Margai led the nation to become prosperous after independence
Margai remained Prime Minister after the 1962 elections
In the1930's, Britain opened diamond mines to use as a way to export goods for money
Brought in a substantial amount of revenue
Sierra Leone used money to fix problems such as education, health care, and adequate housing.
Njala University was founded
In 1967, Fourah bay College was changed to a status of the University of Sierre Leone
Added more courses which allowed for a better variety for students
Central Bank of Sierra leone was established in 1963
Independence of Sierra Leone
Thesis: Sierra Leone seemingly made a smooth transition from a colonized country to an independent country but the peace ended when Siaka Stevens was named Prime Minister.
The Move Towards Independence
Milton Margai
First Few Years of Independence
- Margai led the nation to become prosperous after independence
- Margai remained Prime Minister after the 1962 elections
- In the1930's, Britain opened diamond mines to use as a way to export goods for money
- Brought in a substantial amount of revenue
- Sierra Leone used money to fix problems such as education, health care, and adequate housing.
- Njala University was founded
- In 1967, Fourah bay College was changed to a status of the University of Sierre Leone
- Added more courses which allowed for a better variety for students
- Central Bank of Sierra leone was established in 1963
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